Exploring the Great Barrier Reef

Where is the Great Barrier Reef located?

• Off the coast of Queensland, Australia

• In the Red Sea near Egypt

• Near the shores of California, USA

• Along the coast of Brazil

What is the Great Barrier Reef composed of?

• About 3,000 individual coral reefs

• Approximately 1,000 individual coral reefs

• Over 5,000 artificial reefs

• A single large coral

How long is the Great Barrier Reef?

• 2,300 kilometers

• 1,000 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

• 3,500 kilometers

What makes the Great Barrier Reef visible from space?

• Its bright colors

• Its large size

• The clear ocean water around it

• Artificial lights installed on the reef

What are coral polyps?

• Dangerous sharks

• Tiny organisms that build the reef

• Fish that live in the reef

• Types of sea turtles

How many different kinds of fish can be found in the Great Barrier Reef?

• Over 500

• Around 1,000

• Over 1,600

• More than 2,000

Which of the following is NOT a type of fish mentioned?

• Parrot fish

• Clown fish

• Angel fish

• Butterfly fish

How many kinds of sharks and rays are there in the Great Barrier Reef?

• Over 50

• About 100

• Over 130

• Exactly 200

What unusual marine reptiles can be found in the Great Barrier Reef?

• Water snakes

• Marine iguanas

• Crocodiles

• Sea turtles

How many different kinds of sea snakes are there?

• 30

• 14

• 5

• 20